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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
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for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Lakewood Playhouse 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, United States"...somebody/anybody, sing a black girl's song, bring her out to know herself to know you..." By Ntozake Shange Directed by Michelle Matlock Join the circle as seven women share their stories and find strength in each other's truth, passion and humor. This fusion of poetry, dance, music and song explodes off the stage and touches ...
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Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15
414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WAOLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...
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Comedian Sam Miller Presents “The Jail Letters Project” at WildChild in Olympia – Two Performances on June 15
414 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 414 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WAOLYMPIA, WA – On Saturday, June 15, comedian and storyteller Sam Miller brings his powerful and personal one-man show, The Jail Letters Project, to WildChild in downtown Olympia for two intimate performances that explore addiction, incarceration, healing, and humor in a way only Sam can deliver. The Jail Letters Project is more than stand-up. It’s ...
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Brushstrokes and Bagels
Schwartz's Bakery 124 Fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesOlympia area artists display their work! We will have art by more than a dozen artists, ranging from paintings, collage, prints, wire and metal art. Come see us!
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Puget Sound Book Artists’ 2025 Members’ Exhibition Opening
The Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) is proud to announce the 14th Annual Members’ Exhibition, Field Work, featuring 57 original artists’ books. The exhibition will be on view at the Daniel J. Evans Library at The Evergreen State College in Olympia from September 20 to December 12, 2025. The exhibition is free and open to the public ...
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Miss Holmes Returns
Centerstage Theatre 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, United StatesMiss Holmes Returns Written by Christopher Walsh Directed by Alyson Soma A young woman is on the run, wanted for murder. The dead man’s ties to a shadowy criminal underworld have brought the case to the attention of Sherlock and Watson, who are pursuing a mastermind known only as The Professor. Sherlock has been asked ...
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Trashy Annie Performs at Wild Child
Wild Child 414 4th Ave E, Olympia, OlympiaRock n Roll’s hottest new artist Trashy Annie, or known to many as Annie Davis from CBS’ Survivor Season 49 is bringing her band to the Wild Child in Olympia for an unforgettable glittery experience. The Austin based band will debut their newest album “Let It Kill You” (available October 31) and some fan favorites ...
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COMEDY JAM WEEKEND – 12 HEADLINERS
Ricardo's Kitchen and Bar in the HUB 676 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA, United States🤣😂COMEDY JAM WEEKEND😂🤣 Fri Nov 7th & Sat Nov 8th - 12 HEADLINERS Ricardo's Kitchen and Bar, Lacey, WA see six top comics each night single night or weekend tickets available. Friday Nov 7th - Jess Everett is based out of Tacoma Washington. Top Finalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. Winner of Tacoma ...
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Uptown: A Celebration of Motown & Soul
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, OlympiaFusing Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of UPTOWN combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today in a unique and modern show that gets every crowd on their feet! Born in New York City (the epicenter of contemporary pop and soul music), the ...
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CLUE: On Stage at Timberline High School
Timberline High School Theatre 6120 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA, United StatesWho did it? Where? And with what? Timberline’s annual fall production of CLUE On Stage is currently in production, and tickets are available now! You won’t want to miss this witty mystery, based on the iconic board game and 1985 cult classic film.
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SYNERGY Fashion Show
The Olympia BallroomHaven House & Jiovani Cervantes Presents: Synergy, Olympia's first all-ages runway and benefit show experience that celebrates fashion, community, and entrepreneurship, while giving back to those in need. This event isn’t just about style, it’s about heart. Not only are we highlighting and boosting PNW creatives, but we're also partnering with Haven House in Olympia, ...
$20